Shipping package with end retainer and method therefor

Abstract

A shipping package includes a can body having an interior volume and at least one closable end, an end closure closably engaging the closable end of the can body having a recessed portion adapted to fit within a portion of the can body adjacent the closable end, and a disposable reinforcing member corresponding to at least a portion of the recessed portion of the end closure secured adjacent to an exterior surface of the recessed portion.

1. A shipping package comprising:
 a can body having an interior volume and at least one closable end, the shipping package containing stick electrodes for welding, 
 an end closure closably engaging the closable end of the can body having a recessed portion having an exterior surface within a portion of the can body adjacent the closable end, and 
 a substantially rigid disposable reinforcing member having a thickness with a support surface on one side and an outward surface opposite the support surface, the support surface corresponding to at least a portion of the recessed portion of the end closure, 
 a portion of the disposable reinforcing member recessed with the end closure into the closable end of the can body secured with the support surface in contacting engagement with at least a portion of the exterior surface of the recessed portion and the outward surface opposite the support surface positioned outside of the end closure recessed portion, the reinforcing member reinforcing the end closure from impact forces applied from within the package. 
 
     
     
       2. The shipping package according to  claim 1 , where the reinforcing member is adapted to provide less than about 1/16 inch deflection of the end closure measured adjacent the can rim when tested according to ISTA Test Procedure 3a, shock test blocks  3  and  9 . 
     
     
       3. The shipping package according to  claim 1 , where the disposable reinforcing member is adapted to be removed after shipping to access the end closure. 
     
     
       4. The shipping package according to  claim 1 , where the reinforcing member is secured to the can body by using at least one selected from the group consisting of taping, banding, and strapping. 
     
     
       5. The shipping package according to  claim 1 , where the reinforcing member is made from at least one material selected from the group consisting of particleboard, medium density fiberboard, oriented strand board, chipboard, wood plank, plywood, thermoset resin, thermoplastic, and ceramic. 
     
     
       6. The shipping package according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one clip adapted to secure the reinforcing member adjacent the end closure. 
     
     
       7. The shipping package according to  claim 1 , where the end closure forms a hermetically sealed closure. 
     
     
       8. A shipping package comprising:
 a can body having an interior volume and at least one closable end, 
 means for closing the closable end of the can body recessed within a portion of the can body adjacent the closable end, and 
 a substantially rigid means for reinforcing a recessed portion of the means for closing the closable end, the means for reinforcing a recessed portion having a thickness with a support surface on one side and an outward surface opposite the support surface, the support surface corresponding to at least a portion of the means for closing the closable end, a portion of the means for reinforcing being recessed in the recessed portion secured with the support surface in contacting engagement with at least a portion of the means for closing the closable end and the outward surface opposite the support surface positioned outside of the recessed portion, the means for reinforcing a recessed portion reinforcing the means for closing the closable end from impact forces applied from within the package. 
 
     
     
       9. The shipping package according to  claim 8 , where at least a portion of the means for reinforcing are recessed into the interior volume adjacent the closable end of the can body. 
     
     
       10. The shipping package according to  claim 8 , where the means for reinforcing is adapted to be removed after shipping to access the means for closing the closable end. 
     
     
       11. The shipping package according to  claim 8 , further comprising means for securing the reinforcing member to the can body.